Thursday, July 26, 2012

Sunday, Time to get ready to go the the Mady Centre

Sunday morning has arrived, the music stopped and people are resting before packing up.


Friends are getting ready to head back to the city at 11:00 AM.  They have to leave early to throw their Promise Cherry Beach Sunday Picnic.


The Promise Crew load the motor boat that ferry them to the Dodge Grand Caravan. 



The Promise Crew are now onboard the motor boat.  They are off the the office and than Cherry Beach.


Dave Boom takes the DJ Booth to play some Sunday afternoon Pack-Up Music.


People are enjoying the last few moments before it's time to head to the Mady Centre by Boat.


Around 2:45 PM the sound is dismantled and carried down the hill to the motor boat.

Keep your ears to the tracks for more great pictures of the Journey from the riverside to a common room in a prison in Spain.









The Journey to Man of La Mancha. The Don Quixotie Dance

Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Following Dinner it was time to go to the Don Quixote Dance featuring djs like John Spine, Mike Gibbs, The Nature of Sound, and Aquitic Mind.


The Don Quixote DJ Line-up.  Some DJs are classics from years before and some new. 


Paul Reverend played some techno/house while everyone is finishing up their dinner.


The Unicorn makes an appearnce during the Don Quixote Dance


Jon Spine Played a great Dubstep set to honor Don Quixote at 9:45 PM.  Jon Spine's first track entitled Llamame - (Dave Nada Remix) - by The Count and Sinden got replayed three times. Click here and listen to the memorable track that dropped at 9:45 PM. 


Sunday July 22, 2012.

Sunday Morning, Aqutic Mind's set got delayed until 6:00 AM  That was good becuase I got to enjoy more music until the silence.


The Don Quixote Dance Hall is still going as the sun came up.


The music continued until 7:00 AM.  Everyone wanted more music and the music continued until 9:00 AM.


This is a great Track, The Man with the Harmonica. 


At 9:00 AM, Justin took the DJ booth and challenged everyone to his game.  Justin said "If you fill one or two garbage bags, I will play you two more tracks."  Justin handed out a few garbage bags and encourge everyone to clean up while the last two tracks are played befor the silence.

More Great pictures are coming.  Keep your ears to the tracks.









Monday, July 23, 2012

The Journey to Man of La Mancha.

Saturday July 21, 2012

This is the big day and celebration before Opening Night of Man of La Mancha.


The Breakfast Crew prepare Breakfast for everyone on the campsite. 


Around noon, breakfast was served.  An exciting day of swimming and dancing is in store.


A frog was spotted on the rocks by the falls.


Caliban makes an appearnce from The Tempest.


In the late afternoon, the DJ hit the decks for the eveningès Dinner and Dance. 



Around 8:00 PM Dinner was served.  Most people who enjoy live theatre would be in their seats enjoying the 8:00 PM Show.  Dinner was rice and Curry.


Keep your Ears to the tracks for more great photos of my journey to Man of La Mancha.  Tickets are on sale now at www.theatrebythebay.com














The Journey to Man of La Mancha

Friday July 20, 2012


After claiming my luggage from the Discount Truck, it was time to transfer to the Canoe and travel by water to Moon River Falls for a two night stay.



Onboard the Canoe.  Travelling upstream to Moon Falls


Approaching the campsite.  Boreal Tours has used this campsite since 2008 because the campsite at Upper Moon River is closed because of the 400 Extention.


Landed safely at Moon Falls.  I got my MEC Tent up and ready to enjoy the weekend of swimming, hiking and hanging out with Caliban.


Supper was served after dark under the Yorkville Stage Lights.  The bugs were so intense that you need to cover up.

Keep your ears to the tracks for more great photos on my Journey to Man of La Mancha.












The Impossible Dream, A Journey to Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha is only a few days away.  Over the weekend of July 20 -22, The Journey to Don Quixote at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts

Thursday July 19, 2012


I enter the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts with my luggage and tent to start the incredible Journey to seeing Don Quixote.

Friday July 20, 2012


Inside the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, It was time to check in and obtain my boarding pass for a flight to Spain, where the performance was set.


After receiveing my boarding pass, It was time to check my luggage into the Discount Truck.


Four large yellow Airplanes taxi into the air terminal.  People may hang out on the sidewalk until final Boarding Call.  I boarded Parkenson Airlines Flight 258.


Flying high onboard Parkenson Airlines Flight 258 bound for Man of La Mancha.


All the planes touch down at the C-Store and Restaurant for a half-hour layover. Passengers can enter the terminal to buy snacks to enjoy en-route to Man of La Mancha


After the layover, when the horns sound it was time to board the planes and enjoy a 45-minute flight to The Lower Moon River.  The Planes taxi onto the dustiest taxiway ever.


After a safe landing, it was time to go the baggage claim ramp to claim my luggage.  Baggage handlers toss the luggage off the Discount truck.  Please tag your luggage before you check it.  Baggage handlers are not responsible for lost or stolen luggage.

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more great photos of my journey to Man of La Mancha at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts.  Plenty of tickes are on sale for Man of La Mancha at www.theatrebythebay.com









Thursday, July 19, 2012

Hut The Lawn Chairs on the Blinking Red Lights

July 19, 2012, I saw on the bus a pair of patio chairs on the truss of the Blinking Red Lights.


Two patio chairs hang from the truss at the Hurst at Little Ave railway crossing.

HUT!

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Monday, July 16, 2012

The Journey to the Mady

Thursday, June 28, 2012.  This is the day the Golden Plane touches down on the tarmac to take me to the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts.


After Breakfast in the Robert Joy Dining Hall, It was time to check my luggage, go through security and fly to the Mady Centre to see Man of La Mancha.


After clearing Security, it's time to taxi out of Somewhere, Southern Ontario.


The Golden Plane taxis onto a gravel taxiway.  Time to fasten you seatbelts, seats in the upright positions, tray tables closed, carry-on luggage stored away under your seat, and prepare for take-off.


Passing the Duntroon Walker Quarry.  BOO!!!! Stop The MEGA QUARRY.  Last year, I though that the Duntroon Quarry was going to be expanded.  Did you know that the MEGA QUARRY is deeper than Niagara Falls?

Decending the Duntroon Roller Coaster.


Thank you Stayner Rental for the Shaman's Kabota Tram for its second year in operation at OM.  2010 a Polaris cart was rented.  2011 and 2012, a Kabota was rented.


The Golden Plane flies through large fields on its way to the Mady Centre.


Don't forget to lift your feet for the train tracks.  Hut!


The Golden Plane touches down in Barrie, ON


After a safe and smooth landing, The Golden Plane taxis towards Uptown Barrie.  The Mady Centre is only a few kilometers away


The Golden Plane taxis towars the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts.  On July 2 - 3, I got to help construct the set for Theatre By the Bay's production of Man of La Mancha, Merry Wives of Windsor, and Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang.

The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts is open Tuesday - Saturdays for your ticket purchasing for all three shows.  You may click here and purchase your tickets and pick your seats for all three shows.

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Theatre by the Bay, 2012 -- Great Stories Well Told

Welcome to Theatre By the Bay's Production of Man of La Mancha, William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, or Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang.  Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, Beepers, I Pods, I Pads, I Phones, I Whatever you get my drift.  If you have any of candy wrapers that make that crinkling sound, do that now! Please be advised that any form of photography, audio or videography of the performance is prohibited. Enjoy the Show!

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July 26 - Aug 18, 2012


Aug 9 - 26, 2012


Aug 10 - 25


For Details log onto www.theatrebythebay.com 
over the phone by calling 705-739-4228,
in person at the Mady Centre on Tuesday - Friday between 12 - 6 PM or
Saturday between 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more great adventures befor Man of La Mancha Opens on July 26, 2012.